- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 4 cups cooked wild rice
- 2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cider or white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Lettuce leaves
- Toasted pecan halves
- In a large bowl, soak the raisins in water for 5 minutes; drain. Add rice, ham and onions. In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce; garnish with pecans.